MLS Playoffs: Photos from Atlanta United vs. New York Red Bulls

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Photos: Atlanta United too much for New York Red Bulls

Atlanta United defeated the New York Red Bulls in first leg of the Eastern Conference Finals Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar and fans celebrate his goal that gave his team a 2-0 lead Sunday against the New York Red Bulls at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta would eventually win 3-0 to take the first leg of the Eastern Conference finals. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Franco Escobar is swarmed by teammates celebrating his goal. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com).

Atlanta United midfielder Hector Villaiba reacts to scoring a goal for a 3-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls with Michael Amir Murillo looking on during the second half in their Eastern Conference finals MLS soccer game on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

The New York Red Bulls walk off the field dejected after falling to the Atlanta United 3-0 in their Eastern Conference finals MLS soccer game on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans celebrate a 3-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls during the second half in their Eastern Conference finals MLS soccer game on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans fill Mercedes-Benz Stadium to cheer their team to a 3-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls during the first half in their Eastern Conference finals MLS soccer game on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel is sent flying in a collision with New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Luis Robles during the first half in their Eastern Conference finals MLS soccer game on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez scores a goal during the first half of Sunday's Eastern Conference finals matchup against the New York Red Bulls at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com).

The New York Red Bulls react to scoring an apparent goal while Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar also reacts during the second half in their Eastern Conference finals MLS soccer game on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Atlanta. The goal was overturned after review and the United went on to defeat the Red Bulls 3-0. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel is sent flying on a collision while New York Red Bulls defender Aaron Long looks on during the first half in their Eastern Conference finals MLS soccer game on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Josef Martinez reacts after his goal, which set the MLS single-season record for goals at 34. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com).

Atlanta United players Miguel Almiron (from left), Josef Martinez, and Greg Garza start the celebration after Martinez scored a goal for a 1-0 lead over the New York Red Bulls during the first half in their Eastern Conference finals MLS soccer game on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Atlanta. United went on to beat the Red Bulls 3-0. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez reacts after his goal. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com).

Atlanta United midfielder Hector Villalba scores a goal for a 3-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls during the second half in their Eastern Conference finals MLS soccer game on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Hector Villalba reacts wanting more noise from the fans after his goal. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com).

Hector Villaiba celebrates a 3-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls during the second half in their Eastern Conference finals MLS soccer game on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United players mob Hector Villaiba after his goal for a 3-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls during the second half in their Eastern Conference finals MLS soccer game on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Darlington Nagbe gives Hector Villalba five after his goal for a 3-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls during the second half in their Eastern Conference finals MLS soccer game on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Luis Robies stands dejected after giving up the third goal of the night falling 3-0 to Atlanta United during their Eastern Conference finals MLS soccer game on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Hector Villalba works the ball past New York Red Bulls midfielder Tyler Adams during the second half in their Eastern Conference finals MLS soccer game on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron battles New York Red Bulls Michael Amir Murillo for control of the ball during the first half in their Eastern Conference finals MLS soccer game on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar and fans celebrate his goal that gave his team a 2-0 lead Sunday against the New York Red Bulls at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta would eventually win 3-0 to take the first leg of the Eastern Conference finals. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

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